NGOs –HUMAN RIGHTS

DEFINING NGOs

“The groups and institutions that is entirely or largely independent of governmental and characterized

primarily by humanitarian or cooperative, rather than commercial

objectives “The World Bank’s operational directive on NGOs (No. 14, August 1970)

NGOs in Nepal-27797

INGOs in Nepal- 223

Working Issues

HUMAN RIGHTS

• Social Rights

• Cultural Rights

• Political Rights

• Economical Rights

Challenges-

• Huge No. of NGOs- Are they really working?

• Participation- Elitist or Target?

• Social Audit- Do the NGOs respect it?

• Development Jargon- Is it enough to address self reliance, worth and dignity of the community

• Corruption- Are they free from vested interest

Contd.

• Modern Missionaries –

• Police without Uniform of Imperialism

• Human Rights is enough- Social Justice

Thank You!!!!!Raj K.

Lecturer

Social Work Department

St. Xavier’s College